Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
About W.P. Carey School of Business
W.P. Carey School of Business is the graduate business school of Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 120. 35% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 688; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $135,000, 89% employed. Printed annual tuition is $31,360. Known for Innovation, Supply Chain, Analytics, Online Flexibility. Best for Supply Chain, Innovation, Career Changers.
How Arizona State University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
W.P. Carey School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 688 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 35% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
89% employed · median starting salary$135,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Tempe
W.P. Carey School of Business is in Tempe, Arizona. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Overview
W.P. Carey School of Business is the graduate business school of Arizona State University, based in Tempe, Arizona.
W.P. Carey School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is W.P. Carey School of Business located?
W.P. Carey School of Business is in Tempe, Arizona.
Is the W.P. Carey School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. W.P. Carey School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at W.P. Carey School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 688.
What is the average GPA at W.P. Carey School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the W.P. Carey School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
W.P. Carey School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 35%.
What is the median starting salary for W.P. Carey School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $135,000.
What is the employment rate after the W.P. Carey School of Business MBA?
89% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the W.P. Carey School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $31,360.
How long is the W.P. Carey School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the W.P. Carey School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 120 students.
What is W.P. Carey School of Business known for?
W.P. Carey School of Business is known for Innovation, Supply Chain, Analytics, Online Flexibility.
Who is the W.P. Carey School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Supply Chain, Innovation, Career Changers.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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